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[Sunflower Songs] A selection of classic and popular tracks that give you energy in the hot summer

Accompanist / Piano InstructorYuri
Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.
A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I started playing guitar in middle school and focused on band activities during my student years. I’ve been a hobbyist Vocaloid producer for over 15 years. After entering the workforce, I gained experience in various roles, including event sound engineering and videography/photography. As a writer, I’ve contributed introduction articles for music and manga websites, and in 2022 I had the opportunity to write the bonus liner notes for IA SUPER BEST. My specialties are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

Under the blazing summer sun, the sunflower gazes straight up at the sky.

Many of us have surely been moved by its powerful presence.

In this article, we’ll introduce recommended masterpieces and popular songs from among the many tracks themed around sunflowers.

We’ve gathered everything from songs that perfectly match the fresh, summery image of the flower to bittersweet pieces that completely transform how you think about sunflowers.

If you’re curious about “What songs feature sunflowers?”, be sure to read to the end!

[Sunflower Songs] A selection of classic and popular tracks that give you energy in the hot summer (71–80)

Little BirdsMone Kamishiraishi

Little Birds

Little Birds Mone Kamishiraishi

Singer Mone Kamishiraishi is active not only in music but also in a wide range of fields such as acting and voice acting.

“Little Birds,” included on her third album note, is especially pleasant for its clear, transparent vocals carried by acoustic guitar arpeggios.

The lyrics paint a summer scene that suits a landscape of blooming sunflowers—something many listeners will likely overlay with their own youthful memories.

With a delicately ephemeral ensemble that stirs the heart, it’s a track you’ll want to keep listening to.

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sunflowerTsuyoshi Nagabuchi

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Sunflower Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi

Its hot, powerful vocals are sure to resonate especially with men.

This is a smash hit by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, a singer-songwriter from Kagoshima Prefecture.

It was released in 1997 as his 30th single.

The song served as the theme for the drama Bodyguard, in which he starred.

It carries the message of living strongly and resiliently, like a sunflower.

It’s the kind of melody you find yourself humming without thinking.

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In conclusion

We introduced songs that layer various sentiments onto sunflowers.

Some of you may have remembered sunflowers you saw on a summer day and felt your heart fill with nostalgia.

Sunflowers stretching straight toward the sun evoke an image of great strength and unwavering resolve.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could live our lives that way?